Prior to joining Stratford-Cambridge Group, Mr. Freund’s 25+-year career has been focused upon the financial transaction sector, including investment banking, and principal investing in private equity, mezzanine, and limited partnership commitments. Mr. Freund has been associated with firms including Canal Capital Partners, PNC Erieview Capital (fka National City Equity Partners), Banc One Capital Corporation, and The Ohio Company. His primary role at SCG is to help lead the efforts in originating, evaluating, closing, and managing portfolio company investments. Mr. Freund is active on the boards of non-profit organizations in the Northeast Ohio region, particularly groups that look to improve the lives of individuals in the community. He received a BSBA in economics from Ohio Northern University and his MBA from the Krannert Graduate School of Management at Purdue University.